NCAAB

Providence
Friars
(14-9)

West Virginia
Mountaineers
(16-7)

Providence

West Virginia

Morgantown, WV (Sports Network) - Alex Ruoff posted a game-high 24 points and passed out six assists to lead the West Virginia Mountaineers to an 86-59 victory over the Providence Friars in a Big East clash at WVU Coliseum.

Jeff Xavier scored 15 points to lead the way for Providence (14-9, 6-5), while Sharaud Curry tallied 13 points and Weyinmi Efejuku added 11 points to go with six rebounds. Geoff McDermott hauled in a game-high 10 rebounds for the Friars.

The Friars were held to a mere 39.3 percent from the floor during the first period of play, enabling the Mountaineers to take a commanding 42-27 lead into the break.

The Mountaineers hit 43.8 percent of their attempts from the floor and 11- of-14 at the foul line during the second half en route to the 27-point win.